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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Geumson Deunggalbi Sundubu Geoje Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Geoje, Gyeongnam, serving fully grilled pork ribs and sundubu-jjigae. I ordered three portions of ribs and the lunch sundubu and grilled fish set, with pork skin and kimchi rolled noodles included. A hearty, great-value stop I would gladly revisit for a meal or drinks.
Oyat-ri Seokdong Branch is a cooking bar in Seokdong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, with Japanese-style seating and a wide range of drinking dishes. We ordered kani miso pasta, Shin Ramyun risotto, and Saero Omija, and even the basil tomato starter was a hit. Verdict: the spicy risotto and rich crab-innards pasta were an excellent pairing.
Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch is a seafood braise restaurant in Gajwa-dong, Jinju, Gyeongnam. We had a small monkfish braise and udon noodles for lunch with our child, enjoying the high chair and kind service. Verdict: a satisfying family lunch down to the last sauce-soaked noodle.
Choi Main Branch is a café in Dong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, serving croissants and coffee. The blueberry croissant with a chocolate shot, the No. 1 Croissant, and the signature latte all stood out for crisp layers and rich butter flavor. Verdict: Choi Main Branch belongs on every croissant lover’s bucket list.
Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch is a standing izakaya in Sangnam-dong, Changwon. We stopped by for a second round of Sapporo draft beer, Osaka Chicken, and Japanese-style Napolitan pasta, and the crisp beer-and-snack pairing was especially good. Verdict: a great spot for a casual standing drink.
Yu Yu Yu (유유유) is a large bakery café in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, with a spacious parking lot and glass-wall views. We wrapped up our itinerary with a decaf iced Americano, ginger tea, and a croissant, and loved the plentiful seating and bakery selection. Verdict: Yu Yu Yu is a lovely place to relax at the end of a Gimhae trip.
Tansaeng Sangnam Branch is a charcoal-grilled fish bar in Sangnam-dong, Changwon, Gyeongnam. I watched whole flower sea bream cook over charcoal and with a torch, then paired it with five toppings and draft Hanmac. Verdict: the crisp skin and moist flesh were especially satisfying.
Miracle Yang Gopchang is a grilled beef tripe restaurant in Yulha 2 District, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We had three portions of garlic-marinated grilled tripe and large intestine, then two portions of gopchang-jeongol (beef offal hot pot), with so-maek mixed drinks. Miracle Yang Gopchang is a great one-stop spot for drinks and a satisfying second round.
Dotdot Milyang Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam, serving Jeju-style grilled pork its own way. We ordered thick fresh ogyeopsal, gochujang pork brisket, tiger bean doenjang-jjigae, and pollock roe mayo rice for a filling meal. Verdict: a fun choice for alternating between two distinct pork styles.
Gogit-ri 88beonji is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Sangnam-dong, Changwon, serving two-week-aged pork alongside baseball broadcasts. I enjoyed the pre-grilled Gogit-ri Assorted Set A, especially the juicy pork neck, pork belly, and gabrisal with its many sauces. Verdict: a great pick for baseball cheering, group dinners, or dates.
Dosi Crab Gimhae Branch is a seafood restaurant in Gusan-dong, Gimhae. We had 2 kg of premium Magadan snow crab steamed over hinoki, a generous table setting, and crab roe fried rice. Verdict: A satisfying pick for two adults craving meaty snow crab.
Seosan Dongjuk Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving dongjuk clam kalguksu and Onaksae seafood pajeon. After my child’s cavity treatment, we adjusted the Cheongyang chili level for an easy-to-slurp dinner and enjoyed the refreshing broth and crisp pancake. Verdict: a convenient, satisfying family meal stop with easy parking.
